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Post by veryverydarkblue » Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:32 pm

Hi all,

Newbie here, just picked up a 2006 3.0SI in very very dark blue. Needs an alloy refurb (suggestions welcome for West London and surrounding area) and a cupholder fix, otherwise seems very sorted for the age and miles (78k). Looking forward to some mild tinkering to get her fully refreshed and perhaps the odd track day
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:43 pm

Hi vvdb & welcome to the forum, great car the si-you will find tons of useful info exists here :thumbsup:
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Post by veryverydarkblue » Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:56 pm

Thanks Rob!

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Post by Marlon » Sat Oct 27, 2018 5:31 pm

Very tasty indeed - can't beat an si :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by buzyg » Sat Oct 27, 2018 5:35 pm

Looks good and just nicely run in at 78k. Welcome aboard. :)
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Post by Crazy Harry » Sat Oct 27, 2018 5:55 pm

Hi and welcome - 3.0 roadster well done :thumbsup:

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Post by Doddsy » Sat Oct 27, 2018 5:57 pm

Nice one! :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:30 pm

Welcome to the forum, another possible Ace cafe attendee ? :thumbsup:
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Post by MrPT » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:07 pm

First Aid wheels in West Hampstead are pretty good.

Car looks great. :thumbsup:
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Post by montymog » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:29 pm

3.0 si roadster top man and welcome :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by NickDE » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:48 pm

Midnight Blue/Nachtblau ?
Get a set of Style 32 wheels instead of re-furbing your MV2s
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Post by veryverydarkblue » Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:10 pm

Thanks guys - Ace cafe has been on my to do list for a while, so will keep my eye out for the right event. Surrey Hills beacons for crack of dawn tomorrow - need to confirm it's still got most of its 'go'.
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Prev: 2005 E85 2.0i SE Manual. Sapphire Black. poverty spec.

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Post by veryverydarkblue » Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:14 pm

Thanks MrPT, will check them out.

NickDE - yes, it's Nachtblau. I was expecting to go for a black car, but now quite like the rarer blue. Could do with a thorough detailing though as has quite a few swirl marks and a Devon hedge scratch from the previous owner
2006 E85 3.0 SI Sport Manual
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Prev: 2005 E85 2.0i SE Manual. Sapphire Black. poverty spec.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:29 pm

Hi and welcome OP. :thumbsup:

3.0Si is a great choice - enjoy the Surrey Hills tomorrow morning! :driving:
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by aquarianone » Sat Nov 03, 2018 4:29 pm

Welcome from another Midnight blue :thumbsup:
Midnight blue, 3.0si sport coupe, champagne nappa leather, piano black trim, stubby, DLV exhaust and a bunch of other stuff :thumbsup:

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